Easy Strawberry Avocado Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
Prepare this simple salad featuring fresh strawberries and creamy avocado, finished with a bright, homemade citrus vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup sliced red onion (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, honey or maple syrup, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, sliced strawberries, diced avocado, and red onion, if using.
- Pour the citrus vinaigrette over the salad ingredients.
- Gently toss the salad until all components are lightly coated with the dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute lemon juice for the orange juice if you prefer a tarter dressing.
- For added crunch, add 1/4 cup of toasted pecans or slivered almonds.
- Make the vinaigrette up to one day ahead and store it in the refrigerator. Whisk again before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 17
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 0